Ramon Nivar, baseball player, 2003-2005

Ramon Nivar

Born: 2/22/1980 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2003-07-30 | Final Game: 2005-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ramon A. Nivar

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Biography

Ramon Nivar, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2003 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Nivar made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by high offensive production and the increasing influence of analytics in player evaluation. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 42 games, where he recorded 27 hits and drove in 12 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense despite a batting average of .223. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Nivar accumulated 5 stolen bases during his time in the majors, reflecting his agility and potential as a disruptive force on the field. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions as a utility player included versatility and hustle, traits that endeared him to teammates and fans alike. Nivar's career, though brief, highlights the journey of many players in the mid-2000s who navigated a competitive landscape to leave their mark in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 121 13 27 1 2 0 12 5 4 19 0.223 0.258 0.264 0.522 -490.8

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2003 TEX AL 28 90 9 19 1 2 0 7 4 4 10 0.211 .264 (-20%) .332 (-24%) .422 (-37%) .754 (-31%) -490.8
2004 TEX AL 7 18 3 4 0 0 0 4 1 0 7 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2005 BAL AL 7 13 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 36 32 92 4 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 TEX OF 26 23 70 3 3 1
2004 TEX OF 6 6 12 1 0 0
2005 BAL OF 4 3 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 36
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 TEX AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $300,000